Tower - Technician
About The Position
The Tower Technician assists with the erection, construction, installation, and maintenance of wireless towers and cell sites. The role supports tower-top and ground work, including rigging, hoisting, equipment and cable installation, grounding, testing assistance, and site closeout documentation. Work must meet safety and quality requirements and customer specifications. The technician works as part of a crew, follows instructions from the Tower Lead, maintains tools and equipment, and continues training toward tower-related certifications. The position is based around commuting to the company’s location in Aurora, Colorado, and candidates should live in the Denver Metro area or surrounding area. No prior experience is required; training is provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of safety-in-rigging coursework.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a crew and independently when required.
- Ability to communicate in person, by phone, and by radio with supervisors, foremen, and coworkers.
- Ability to participate in crew tailboards throughout the day.
- Tool knowledge.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
- Ability to climb and work at various heights and locations.
- Good physical condition and ability to stoop, crawl, bend, squat, and lift 50 pounds, including body weight, equipment, tools, and boxes.
- Ability to repeatedly pull one’s body weight plus equipment up a vertical tower for long periods.
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and potentially long, unpredictable hours.
- Must be located in the Denver Metro area or surrounding area to commute to the Aurora, Colorado location.
Nice To Haves
- Related trade school education.
- Ability to operate aerial lifts, man lifts, and aerial platform equipment.
- Completion of industrial first aid and rescue training and possession of a competent climber card.
- Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specifications, and testing procedures.
- Valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Perform tower-top work and oversee assigned tasks there, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, and load hopping, while ensuring safe, quality installation.
- Install tower-top equipment, including masts, clamps, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, and bolts; assist with azimuth alignment, labeling, photography, and documentation.
- Assist with collecting all required closeout documents.
- Install coax, fiber, line, and hybrid cables under the direction of the Tower Lead; install connectors and assist with sweep testing, weatherproofing, color-coding, labeling, and feedline and jumper connections according to piping diagrams.
- Perform grounding, terminations, fastening, bolting, antioxidant application, lead support, and cadwelding as required.
- Assist with all ground-level tasks needed to build and install a site to customer specifications, including completing daily JSA forms and helping maintain a safe work environment.
- Assist with overall crew work and maintain vehicles and equipment.
- Continue training and work toward certifications for tower-related work.
- Assist with installation of all wireless cell-site tower components, tower assembly, and transmission lines.
- Assist in assembling monopole, self-supporting, guyed towers, and rooftop installations.
- Maintain daily tool inventory and upkeep at the job site.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Seven paid holidays.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
